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Here’s Why I’m Starting My Own Publication
Sometimes, you have to make your own rules instead of playing by others’.
Publications are a crucial aspect of Medium growth. Your stories can reach a wider audience, which helps you attract more views, followers, and engagements.
I’ve seen significant growth since I started writing for publications. My first fifty Medium stories didn’t get any audience engagement because I self-published them all. I had less than 10 followers and got almost no views in over 80 percent of my first fifty articles.
Everything changed after I wrote for publications. People started noticing my work. My followers grew, and so did my audience engagement.
Most successful writers also prioritize writing for publications. However, I’ve seen tons of writers succeed without doing so.
It’s the quality of your writing that is important.
I have advised aspiring writers to write for publications because doing so helped me grow. It has been one of my top tips for new writers.
But now, I wouldn’t say so.
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